India, May 2 -- New Delhi

Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday, in a series of welfare measures for labourers and their families, announced a mandatory midday break from noon to 3pm in summer, installation of 3,000 water kiosks near construction sites, and free yearly health check-ups, on the occasion of International Workers' Day (Labour Day).

At an event organised in north Delhi to mark the day, CM Gupta said the Delhi government will take responsibility for workers' health. She also mentioned that the Delhi government increased minimum wages on April 1.

"Delhi government will conduct free annual health check-ups for labourers and their family members. Our labourers often work in difficult and risky environments, leading to s...